WIFA - The Western India Football Association

Maharashtra State Youth Club League Championship (U-17 Elite Boys) 2025–26

The Maharashtra State Youth Club League Championship (U-17 Elite Boys) 2025–26 concluded successfully at the Sinhagad Sports Complex after an exciting three-phase competition featuring some of the most promising young football talent in the state.

A total of 15 teams participated in the league, playing in a single round-robin format, where each team competed in 14 matches, contributing to an overall total of 105 matches across the tournament.
Tournament Highlights
Champions: Sports Mania
Runners-Up: Community Football Club India
Total Matches: 105
Top Goal Scorer: Nirvan Bhatt (CFCI)
Fastest Goal: Advet Salunkhe – 1st minute (Kalwa United)

Champions Sports Mania delivered an outstanding and consistent performance throughout the competition, finishing unbeaten and securing the title with 36 points. Their disciplined gameplay, strong defense, and effective attacking combinations made them the most dominant side of the tournament.
Community Football Club India finished a close second with 35 points, just one point behind the champions, showcasing excellent competitiveness and maintaining pressure on the top position until the final phase of the league.

The tournament served as an excellent platform for youth development, highlighting emerging talent and competitive club football across Maharashtra.